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Farm Hand
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,288 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
A willingness to learn and grow. Teamwork. Positive Attitude. Able to work long hours on location. Interest in working in an outdoor marine environment, oyster farming and aquaculture. Good communication skills. The physical ability to stand (with breaks) for up to 10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Ability to operate a tractor (training provided). Ability to operate power tools. Valid N.C. Driver's License. Not Required butAdvantageous:
Previous experience in the farming industry. Maintenance Experience. Knowledge of farming best practices/good husbandry. Boat Operations. Equipment Operations.Job duties:
Oyster Harvesting. Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry. Operate small and heavy medium machinery such as forklifts, tractors, trucks and boats. Assist with environmental clean-up. Equipment maintenance which includes cleaning of equipment. Communicate via email and/or verbally with other employees, managers, and guests. Abide by the N. SEA. Oyster Company rules, policies, and procedures. Report to work in a timely manner and in accordance with the defined schedule.Wage:
$16 - $18 per hourJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hourBenefits:
Paid time off Ability toCommute:
Hampstead, NC 28443 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Hampstead, NC 28443: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance